Jaime Costiglio

build - paint - sew

“E” is for Epoxy

A table makeover with an inset epoxy top.

I’ve been wanting to use epoxy on a furniture project ever since I saw the Sisters do it here.

It’s so easy and the look is sheer glass (see the reflection).

This table had had a brassy inset tray in a past lifetime, the tray got trashed but the table remained.

And was calling out for a solution to make the surface one level.

A little paint and some epoxy updated this table and made the surface one level:
Here’s how I did it:
1. Sand off old finish. Prime.

2. Paint two coats BM sugar cookie, sand to distress.
Seal with poly satin finish.

3.  Prepare fabric piece for under epoxy.  I choose to paint a chevron pattern on some drop cloth canvas.

Tape off chevron pattern:

4. Paint design.

5. Once dry remove tape and cut canvas to fit into inset.
Use spray adhesive on back of canvas to ensure it will stay flat on table surface.

6.  Prepare epoxy as per directions.
I used Parks Super Glaze from Home Depot.

7.  Be sure to stir for suggested time, you want the epoxy crystal clear.

8. Be sure table is on a level surface, pour epoxy onto table surface, epoxy will immediately flow into space.  Pour slowly until epoxy reaches inset top edge.

9. Let it cure as per the directions.

If ever the chance presents itself I would use the epoxy again in a heartbeat.

A side by side:
 
And the top surface:
 
A great transformation.
I’m linking up to:
http://linda-coastalcharm.blogspot.com/
http://www.homestoriesatoz.com/
http://www.abeachcottage.com/
http://www.myuncommonsliceofsuburbia.com/
http://primitiveandproper.blogspot.com/, http://delightfulorder.blogspot.com/
http://www.theshabbychiccottage.net/, The 36th Avenue.

http://www.somewhatsimple.com/
http://www.perfectlyimperfectblog.com/
http://www.504main.com/

http://shabbynest.blogspot.com/
http://chiconashoestringdecorating.blogspot.com/
http://www.remodelaholic.com/
http://frenchcountrycottage.blogspot.com/, http://justagirlblog.com/
http://missmustardseed.blogspot.com/, http://lollyjaneboutique.blogspot.com/
http://funkyjunkinteriors.blogspot.com/

http://www.lovelycraftyhome.com/
http://tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com/
http://www.iheartnaptime.net/
http://sistersofthewildwest.blogspot.com/

http://www.bystephanielynn.comhttp://thediyshowoff.blogspot.com/

http://www.skiptomylou.org/
http://makingtheworldcuter.blogspot.com/

http://www.thegirlcreative.com/
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  6. ritajoy says

    It looks amazing! I noticed you used Kilz latex primer. Do you use that for all your projects…or do you find that you have to use an oil-based primer on some things? (I'm going to redo my dining room table, and I'm trying to figure out what kind of primer to use!)

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  16. Terry says

    Thanks for sharing your lovely table with us. I will remember this product in case I run across something that needs this touch. It's so appreciated.

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  17. Deborah March says

    OMIGOSH, just FABULOUS!! I have a beautiful but very sad looking coffee table I picked up for $4 at Goodwill, and it has the same kind of inset…bookmarking your project with your generous tutorial…THANKS for the inspiration!!

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  21. Cozy Home Scenes says

    I've seen epoxy before while shopping at the craft store and always wondered what it would look like on a finished project. Your table looks fantastic, and you found a very creative away to salvage an old table too!

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  24. Claire says

    Haha-wow it's you again- 2 from the same party and they were my favs! This epoxy stuff is very cool and you made it seem easy enough for me to try-thanks for the tip-stop by for a visit!

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  31. Regan says

    I LOVE YOUR TABLE! I'm inspired…but a little worried about what I want to do. I have a small 4-panel solid wood door that I've painted with acrylic latex paint and built into a coffee table. I want to fill the inset panels with epoxy to level out the surface so we don't spill any drinks (!) and then put a polyurethane coat on it to get the paint and epoxy finishes to "match". Do you think all those products will work together?

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  32. whitejohn says

    We are Cool Earth Contracting & Coating.This seems to be a great site which offers Reflective Paint Austin, Commercial roof, Commercial roofing, Cool roof etc. and i would surely like to try their service…i had been relying on Foil Radiant Barrier earlier and they too offered good stuff. You will be glad you decided to work with them.

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  33. Shannon Mcniel says

    From trashy look into a classier furniture! Well done, Jaime! You absolutely nailed on turning that little table into a more attractive and useful furniture for your house. Anyway, it was a smart idea that you used the epoxy. That’s the best solution for the surface of the table to have one level. Kudos! @ Adhesive Systems, Inc.

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